Case Medical Center
Program Director: Bradley J. Champagne, M.D.
11100
Phone: (216) 844-8394
Fax: (216) 844-5957
Email: brad.champagne@uhhospitals.org
Program Coordinator: Cindy Shega (email: cynthia.shega@uhhospitals.org)
Number of Residents (per year): 1
Number of Faculty (ABCRS Certified): 5
Salary/Year: $50,000
Case mix / number of cases:
A) 200 Anorectal Cases
B) 250 Abdominal Cases
C) 250 Endoscopic Evaluations
D) 75-100 Laparoscopic Cases
Strengths of program: Tremendous operative volume in all core areas of colorectal surgery, high volume laparoscopy, no nightly or weekend call, junior resident staff on service, numerous optional research opportunities.
Clinic or office experience: 1-1.5 days/week (mandatory)
Interaction with general surgery residents: Surgery residents on service with fellow but no competition with chief resident for cases. Two separate services.
Conferences: Monthly Colorectal Journal Club. Weekly: Tumor Board, IBD Conference, Didactic Colorectal Lectures, M & M.
Anorectal physiology availability: Yes
Outside rotations: None
Research year: Optional
Requirement for paper: Not mandatory but encouraged.